Rising star Pieter-Steph du Toit has become a massive signing target for provincial unions this season with no less than three Super Rugby franchises vying for his signature.
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The highly-rated youngster has not yet completed an extension to his Sharks contract, and while technically he cannot be lured away or even spoken to before 1 July, a number of franchises are already making plans for big-money offers to the youngster.
Du Toit is highly rated by Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer and was recently included in both the Springbok training camps and the final Springbok squad, although he had to withdraw with an injury.
A physical and tough lock he made his debut for the Sharks this year and they are desperate to keep him, even though he has caught the eye of other franchises.
While it was expected the Sharks would have secured his signature by now, as with many other contracts at the Durban franchise, players have adopted a wait-and-see approach to see who the new coach is before committing.
This has opened up a back door for other provinces to have a look at players, while scouts from overseas clubs are also circling.
Supersport.com has confirmed from more than one source that the Blue Bulls and Western Province are both very keen to sign Du Toit, and have big money offers ready when the 1 July deadline arrives.
According to Saru regulations, no province may approach or negotiate with a player without his union’s permission before 1 July in the year his contract expires. It is expected with a load of money freed up by top Springboks heading overseas that there will be a lot more money in the local market and Du Toit is the No 1 target.
Du Toit’s agent Gerrie Swart told supersport.com that his client was negotiating an extension with the Sharks but wouldn’t say if he had received other offers.
“It is very important to note that neither he nor anyone can negotiate on his behalf before 1 July,” Swart told supersport.com, “He is contracted to the Sharks to the end of the season and we are in discussions with them for him to stay on in Durban.”
Du Toit is likely to be named in the Bok squad for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship in August.
Hy moet terug plaas toe op Riebeeck-Wes, en vir die WP speel.
Wat hy verloor in salaris kan hy opmaak uit wynverkope, soos Schalla…
1 @ Pietman:Kaaaak ‘n goeie boerseun soos hy moet liewers Bloemfontein to trek.
@ Loosehead:
Ook goed ja, geld net min in Bloemies man!
Just hope we don’t lose PSDT. John needs to secure PSDT with a big contract chop chop. Also the Dup Brothers. Make them a offer they can’t refuse John.
@ Puma:
Helloo, you rykgat!
You pulling the Marlon Brandon mafia Don move here, I see…typical of you rich, advantaged ‘bloody agents’ : Star-Struck :
5 @ Pietman:
Howzit Piet,
Ag you know my Sharks have payed Bissie a big salary this year while he was out for the whole S15 and it was us that got him fit again with our Biokineticist that worked with him the whole year to get him back into good shape for the Boks. He owes the Sharks pay back….hehehehe needs to be back to play for us in next years S15….
PSDT much the same, Sharks have stood by him while injured and also Plum backed him the whole year in the position he wanted to play. They both Sharkies so hope they stay at the Sharks. John just has to offer them something they can’t refuse…LOL.zxzcx
Howzit Piet,
Ag you know my Sharks have payed Bissie a big salary this year while he was out for the whole S15 and it was us that got him fit again with our Biokenticist. He owes the Sharks pay back….hehehehe needs to be back to play for us in next years S15….
Okay those damn smiley things, you put one up and it repeats the post.. lol. 🙄
@ Puma:
Only on Internet Explorer, try Firefox.
8 @ Pietman:
Yip will have to change over Piet. Gbs has been telling me for ages now.
Bulls needs locks, expect a massive offer from them, Sharks will have it tough to match it
WP to stupid to try and get him
Cheetahs to poor
Lions to shy
France and Japan smiling and waiting to pounce
Sal goed wees as PSDT by die beste slot ooit kan kom leer in Pretoria, maar ek dink nie hul het geld oor nie, het reeds die volgende 2 Cravenweek Bulle geteken:
4 Hyron Andrews Garsfontein 102kg 2.03m
5 RG Snyman AHS 113kg 2.05m
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